[anglian]

Giffords is a moderate Blue Dog Democrat and is widely liked on both sides of the aisle. One interesting sidelight: she read the First Amendment during the House’s reading of the Constitution on Thursday, and was very excited about it: “I just read the First Amendment!” Representative Gabrielle Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, said gleefully as she exited the floor. “I wanted to be here, I think it’s important,” Ms. Giffords said. “Reflecting on the Constitution in a bipartisan way is a good way to start the year.” Facebook users can watch a video of it here. And Aaron Worthing found this picture of Giffords with Speaker of the House John Boehner at her swearing in: http://patterico.com/

[CharlesWayneCT]

If she liked the constitution, maybe the shooter was inspired by the left-wing congresspeople complaining about the reading.

[BenLurkin]

The victim is not a friend to the Republic. Her voting record gives good insight into how the phony "blue dog conservative Democrats" operate.

They will find two issues that your District really cares about (typically 2nd Amendment and national defense) and vote “conservative” on those issues. Then on other issues which are damaging to America ("Dream Act", Obamacare, abortion, unemployment extension, etc.) they will vote in a block with the rest of the Democrat party.

This is how the Democrat Party have suckered American voters for years and one big reason they have maintained majorities when they should not have.

Unfortunately too many voters focus on their one hot-button issue and don’t look any farther. Perhaps some good will come out of this incident if more people learn the truth about "blue dogs".